This publication identifies some of the general concepts of remote sensing and explains the image collection process and computer-generated reconstruction of the data. Monitoring the ecological collapse in coral reefs, weather phenomena like El Nino/La Nina, and U.S. Space Shuttle-based sensing projects are some of the areas for which remote…

The types of habitats that exist along the ocean shore and the various types of birds inhabiting them are detailed. Topics discussed include shorebird feeding habits and methods, nesting patterns, and seasonal migration. (BT)

Suggests that globalization is neither inevitable nor viable in the long term. A "green" focus in education can achieve the twin goals of sustainable communities and economic development. (SK)

Explains how environmental education is important for Namibians, considering the environmental problems that they face. Describes the two organizations directing environmental education programs in Namibia, the Integrated Rural Development of Nature Conservation (IRDNC) and the AfriCat Foundation. (YDS)

By applying the metaphor of literacy to environmental issues, the argument is made that critical literacy is a set of social practices involving thinking and acting upon environmental concerns. Examples of critical environmental education for adults illustrate the argument. (Contains 21 references.) (SK)

Discusses the benefits of high-performance schools, which enhance the learning environment for students while saving energy, resources, and money. Describes initiatives of the Collaborative for High Performance Schools and the high-performance design of Carleton College in Minnesota. (EV)

Reviews the history of the environmental movement in the United States and the potential for collaboration between educators and environmentalists in raising public awareness. Includes a list of World Wide Web sites with environmental education resources. (SK)

Any process or event that disrupts the flow of nutrients and energy becomes a nutrition problem. Nutritionists should promote practices that protect the integrity, stability, and beauty of the land community (soil, water, air, all biological species). (Author)

The National PTA president introduces this issue of "PTA Today" which is devoted to the theme "Our Planet, Ourselves." The issue was the result of numerous requests by PTA members to provide them with useful environmental information. (SM)

The Programme for Belize is an experiment to integrate environmental and tourism issues by controlling and supervising tourism while protecting forests, wildlife, and Mayan relics. (SK)

Traces the history of the National Parks and Conservation Association and its mission to educate the general public about the parks as a key to its promotion and defense. (MDH)

Proposes the study of islands to develop a method of integrating sustainable development with sound resource management that can be extrapolated to more complex, highly populated continental coastal areas. (MDH)

Environmental literacy can be a significant part of technology education's efforts to prepare students for citizenship. Infusing technology education with environmental issues, problems, and concepts enables integration across the curriculum. (SK)

Presents a series of questions through which adult educators can explore controversial questions of environmental values and moral behavior in their programs. The subjects include geography, local history, natural history, economics, politics, business, labor education, world affairs, literature, women's studies, psychology, and courses for the…

Uses a story format to advocate living in harmony with nature. Environmental awareness and appreciation lead to appropriate behavior needed to sustain the global environment. Describes the wonder of nature through the author's personal experience with a trillium and his daughter's care for an injured bird. (KS)